and so it goes… french revolution “march on, children of the fatherland” “la marseillaise”...

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And so it goes… French Revolution “March on, children of the fatherland” “La Marseillaise” French Estate General National Assembly Representative form of Government French Armies spread the “spirit” of nationalism to other European countries

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And so it goesFrench RevolutionMarch on, children of the fatherlandLa MarseillaiseFrench Estate General National AssemblyRepresentative form of GovernmentFrench Armies spread the spirit of nationalism to other European countries

NationalismNation-state is regarded as paramount for the realization of social, economic, and cultural aspirations of a people.Characterized by a feeling of community based on common descent, language, and religion.Recipe for a NationThe 4 basic ingredients to NationalismTechnologyIndustrial RevolutionImproved roads, steam engine, telegraphetc. expanded national awarenessImprovement in communications extended the knowledge of people beyond their village or provinceCultureEducation in a common language gave citizens a common cultural heritageLearned common histories and traditions.Strengthened the concept of FraternityNational SymbolsLiterature-Music Holidays-MascotArt and Nationalism

PoliticsCreation of National constitutions and struggle for political rights gave people an active role in determining their fate as a nation and shared responsibility for the future of nation.

EconomicsGrowth of trade and industry laid the basis for national economic systems.Growth of the Middle Class.Touchstone questionName the four ingredients of Nationalism. Give one explanation for each.Congress of Vienna

Wellington, arriving from his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, stands on the far left.Metternich of Austria stands in front of a chair at left center.Castlereagh of Britain is seated in the center. Talleyrand of France, his right arm on the table, sits on the right.

Spend the next 3 minutes looking at this picture. What does this picture tell you about the identified leaders?Congress contThe Congress of Vienna met from September 1814 to June 1815 Post-Napoleonic wars.France, restored to a monarchyPeace depended on a delicate "balance of power" among the major countries: Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain.Was the reaction against the revolutionary impulses of the Napoleonic era.Was driven by Conservativism a reluctance to changeTo be continuedNext: The Metternich PlanFOOLED YOU!!!!kindaCreate a Nation!You and a partner will create a NationYou will give it a nameName of your peopleYou will give it a basic government - Monarchy (limited or not), Republic, Democracy, DictatorshipTitle of the Leader, Head representative, or spokesperson for the country.Make a FlagDecide on your geographyMain resourcesCan you think of anything else?